Is there a way to make USPS discard Standard Postage mail?
USPS letter mail is generally divided into First Class and Standard. Generally, Standard mail does not get forwarded if you do a change-of-address -- only First Class does.
Most of the letters that are sent with Standard postage can generally safely go straight into the recycle bin without even having to be opened.
When doing extended travel, it may be beneficial to have Standard mail discarded, and only have the First Class mail delivered into one's mailbox -- is there a way to instruct USPS for such an effect?
Best Answer
Much of the mail classified as standard mail tends to be catalogs, flyers, and other advertising materials.
You can proactively remove yourself from the big mailers lists by visiting DMAChoice, a tool offered by the Direct Marketing Association. The opt-out process is a bit tedious but worth it if you are getting tons of ads you don't want.
This would stop much of the standard mail from getting sent to you while you travel. When you return, you can sign up selectively with the vendors you do want to get mail from again.
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What does the USPS consider standard mail?
Standard mail must be less than 16 ounces and must meet a minimum quantity of 200 pieces or 50 pounds of mail. Standard Mail, also known as "bulk mail", is processed by the USPS on a \u201ctime available\u201d basis. Standard mail is not forwarded or returned if undeliverable unless a special endorsement is used.What is the difference between first class mail and standard mail?
First class mail is intended for personal or business correspondence whereas Standard Mail is used more for advertisements and mass communication. First Class mail is delivered faster by the USPS than Bulk or Standard mail. First Class mail is generally delivered in 1-3 days locally and 3-5 days nationally by the USPS.What to do with mail that is not yours?
If you're not sure what to do with mail that isn't yours, it's probably easier than you think to get rid of it legally. All you need to do is write \u201cRETURN TO SENDER\u201d on the front of the envelope and put it back in your mailbox. Your postal worker will take care of it for you from there.Is a regular letter first class mail?
When you stick a stamp on an envelope and place it in a mailbox, you are sending something First-Class. In other words, First-Class Mail is \u201cregular\u201d mail. USPS offers a wide range of services or \u201cclasses\u201d businesses use to mail or ship to customers, including the ever-popular First-Class Mail\xae.HOW TO ADDRESS A PACKAGE
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